We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs

The Guardian - UK

2009-01-01T15:38:00.000-08:00

Judith Summers is an author who has written a novel called "Who Gets Fluffy?" about a couple who break up and both want their dog. Her first book, "My Life With George" is about her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We had a lovely chat and she wrote this article for the Guardian:

Click here to read the article!

Note the Britishisms in my quotations! =-)

CNN.com

2008-10-03T00:04:00.000-07:00

Wow, CNN.com!! I love this article and my friend Sara Vreed was interviewed for it too. It was pointed out to me that this article made the #5 most emailed articles from cnn.com today. Pretty darn good for being just a newsworthy day (economy + Vice Presidential Debates, etc.).

Click here to read the cnn.com article!

Toronto Sun Article

2008-10-02T23:54:00.000-07:00

Canadian Joanne Richard wrote an article that mentioned We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs (and had an interview with me), published in the Toronto Sun.

Click Here to read the article!

Dishmag.com

2008-09-11T14:01:00.000-07:00

Here is a great review on: www.dishmag.com

WCSTFTD Goes Romanian!

2008-07-27T13:55:00.000-07:00

Since I cannot read Romanian, I'm not sure what it actually says, but my book and I were mentioned in a Romanian news story.

It is so amazing to me that my name and We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs made the news in Romania!

Dogs Being Effected By Foreclosures, Gas Prices, and Recession

2008-07-19T17:39:00.000-07:00

I've been seeing lots of things in the news lately about dogs who are losing their homes due to foreclosures, layoffs, and a general downturn in the economy.

The emotional turmoil and panic caused by losing one's house or job seems like it would be similar in scope and magnitude to the end of a serious longterm relationship.

In We Can't Stay Together For the Dogs, I talk about my own personal "what if I can't keep my dog?" freak-out, that happened when I realized that I would be on a tight budget and trying to find a rental to accommodate me and my two dogs. These issues (and more) led me to included the following Chapters:

Between a Rock and a Difficult Placement - This chapter addresses the fear that you might have to give up your dog and find a new home for him, offering lots of solutions for keeping him and resources for finding him the best possible home if there is no other option.

In the Dog House - This chapter has lots of tips on finding or creating a dog-friendly home for you and your dog.

Fine Tuning Finances - This chapter features a dog budget worksheet to figure out how much you are really spending on your dog.

Although We Can't Stay Together For the Dogs was written for dog owners experiencing a breakup, I think that much of the information could be helpful to people experiencing other types of life-changing situation.

Before you try to re-home your dog due to money woes, stop to consider the stress-relieving benefits of having a dog and work to find creative solutions that will allow you to keep your dog for both you and your dog's sake.

AM Northwest TV Interview

2008-07-19T17:34:00.000-07:00

It was SO MUCH FUN being on Portland's morning show, AM Northwest! Helen and Dave were really great.

Click HERE to watch the interview!

P.S. I think it is also important to note that since Kyra Sedgewick also appeared on the same show, I now have only 2 "degrees of separation from Kevin Bacon." =-)

Watch Jennifer's Interview on ABC.COM

2008-07-19T17:28:00.000-07:00

I was very excited to do my first TV interview for We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs. This interview was "Live Via Satellite."

Click here to watch the Money Matters section on abc.com!

We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs Goes International!

2008-07-19T17:23:00.000-07:00

The topic of dogs and divorce/breakups got some press time in the United Kingdom's largest newspaper, The Telegraph ............and so did You Can't Stay Together For the Dogs!

Click HERE to read the article!

USA Today Article

2008-07-02T16:58:00.000-07:00

This article was a lot of fun for me because my friend Sara Vreed and her Sheltie Ivo got to be a part of the story too.

Click here to read it!

Steve Dale shows on Sunday, 5/11

2008-05-09T15:39:00.000-07:00

I am currently scheduled to be on Steve Dale's radio shows on Sunday.

Pet Central is on WGN, a Chicago talk radio station.

Click here for Steve Dale's impressive bio and a "listen live" button. I am currently scheduled for around 7:08 pm (PST) this Sunday. If you can't listen live, I will update with an audio file when it becomes available.

The other show is Steve Dale's Pet World - which airs around the country and then should be available online.

Radio Interview - CFAX Petline

2008-05-09T15:34:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, May 4th, I spoke with Jennifer Shaw on her radio show called the CFAX Petline. This is a radio station in Victoria, B.C., Canada. She was really nice and I talked to at least one person who listened and said I did great.....although to be honest, it was not an entirely impartial opinion!

Here is a link to the CFAX website, but they don't seem to have an archive.

Dog Blog Mentions Canine Custody

2008-05-09T15:28:00.000-07:00

This blog mentions sharing custody of a dog named Doone. Several people made comments about their similar experiences and I shared mine too.

Tails of the City

NJ Star Ledger

2008-05-09T15:25:00.000-07:00

Great mention of the book by Joan Lowell Smith for the New Jersey Star Ledger!

HERE

Palm Beach Post

2008-04-21T19:43:00.000-07:00

Nice mention on Palm Beach Post Blogger, Lynn Kalber's Blog!

Jim Agnew's Daily Pick

2008-04-16T08:44:00.000-07:00

National online book critic/reviewer Jim Agnue lists WCSTFTD!

Check it out at this LINK.

Did My First Radio Interview Today!

2008-04-11T21:33:00.001-07:00

I did my first ever radio interview today with a station in New Mexico. It is an oldies station and the host, Sammy was really nice. The interview was short, but that was probably good for my first one. They gave away a copy of the book ("Caller number 40 gets a copy of "We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs....") and are saving some for Pet Week too!

The interview was fun, but it was really weird hearing a radio announcer voice coming out of my phone.

Oldies 103.7 FM KYVA, Gallup, NM

My Two Youngest Fans!!

2008-04-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

Look, I am totally helping the next generation of dog owners with my book! These are my friend's nieces and they are already becoming good little dog trainers. They thought their aunt was kidding when she said that Jen wrote a book and it was at Barnes & Noble. They look so excited and proud....I love it!!!

Publishers Weekly - Web Exclusive Reviews

2008-04-09T13:54:00.000-07:00

Publishers Weekly included "We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs" in this list of online reviews.

Insidebayarea.com

2008-04-09T13:51:00.000-07:00

Contracostatimes.com / Insidebayarea.com posted THIS on Monday.

Courant.com

2008-04-06T17:55:00.000-07:00

Here's a new article that mentions WCSTFTD on a site called courant.com

Only 1 Copy Left at Amazon!

2008-04-04T12:12:00.000-07:00

I don't know how many copies they had to start with, but Amazon is showing only 1 copy left, but more coming soon!

Your Life! Online Magazine

2008-04-04T12:10:00.000-07:00

The book is mentioned on the Your Life! Magazine website HERE

SanLouisObispo.com

2008-04-03T22:02:00.000-07:00

Here is an article on SanLouisObispo.com from the McClatchy-Tribune on dogs and breakups that mentions the book!

Click Here!

Also, it says that you have to register to read more, but I registered and that's actually all there is to the article.

USA Today Article

2008-04-02T21:26:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to a recent article in the USA Today about Animal Law:

USA Today Article

Oprah Video - Cross your fingers!

2008-03-26T09:26:00.000-07:00

So, it is no secret that every Author, including me, wants to get on the "Big O."

Sarah shot a video for me (using her brother Jay's camera) so that I could submit it to Oprah. She's apparently planning a show about rescue dogs who changed people's life.

Moxxy changed MY life and I think a lot of people and dogs could benefit from my book, but they need to find out about it somehow.......

Jen

Best Book Title 2008

2008-03-26T09:18:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I was using Google this morning to see if there were any new mentions of my book and found this blog called "Sex on My Desk." I was terrified at first.....but it is actually a really fun and interesting blog from the Sex and Love editor at iVillage about the things that come across her desk........just let your mind ponder that!

Anyways she liked the title and voted me best......I like being best! =-)

Jen

We Can't Stay Together for the Buffalos???

2008-03-26T09:15:00.000-07:00

Just Kidding!

I talked to a reporter from Buffalo News....as in Buffalo, NY. I had a great time talking with her and appreciated hearing her feedback on the book. I think she is the first totally neutral person that I've talked to who has read the whole thing. VERY EXCITING!

www.buffnews.com - I think she's going to send me a copy of the article, but it will probably be on here somewhere too.

Jen

Photo Shoot!

2008-03-26T09:03:00.001-07:00

The reporter from DogFancy asked for a photo and I realized that I didn't have anything current of me and my dogs. Luckily, Warren and Tracey Gamley were able to arrange a shoot on short notice. Warren and Tracey have taken lots of classes at Pup-A-Razzi and have done photography sessions for us and other dog places and people around town. Warren and Tracey took TONS of photos and it was a lot of fun having them do this shoot for us. Don't we look like we hiked for hours into the woods? Don't you wonder how my hair still looks good after all that "hiking"?

The pictures turned out great!

P.S. Thanks to Kathy and Brant too! =-)

PetCast!

2008-03-26T08:59:00.000-07:00

I am scheduled to talk to the host of The PetCast on June 4th......which you may know is the day before my birthday, June 5th! For those of you who's iPod is not currently making a frowny face at you, check out this podcast (or you can listen online).

Jen

Satellite Radio Tour Set for 5/6/08

2008-03-26T08:55:00.000-07:00

We've got a satellite radio tour booked for May 6th, 2008. I'll know more after I talk to the producer as we get closer to the date, but it sounds like I will be doing interviews off and on for 10-15 different radio shows from 3 am (so early!) to about 10 am.

More info to follow......

It's So Fancy!

2008-03-26T08:52:00.000-07:00

I did my first official interview......with DogFancy Magazine. I felt like it went well and I am looking forward to seeing the article. Hopefully it makes it into the magazine, but I know it won't be for a few months because of the long lead time that magazines have.

I will post when it appears so that you can run out and buy a copy of your own! =-)

Jen

Haven't heard anything from the Germans yet, but...

2008-03-26T08:49:00.000-07:00

I did find this website:

http://blogs.sanoma.be/loslopend_wild/2008/03/we_cant_stay_together_for_the.html

Not sure what they are saying, but at least they mentioned the book!

Jen

I'm down, but not out....

2008-03-05T13:20:00.000-08:00

It certainly is more fun to post about the successes than it is to post about the disappointments. I found out last week that due to circumstances beyond the control of my publisher or publicist, the TV tour has been canceled. So the trip to LA is off, unfortunately.

I've had a week to stew about this and I am starting to feel more positive. The satellite radio tour has been extended, which is cool and I can still hope to get TV coverage, it just means that one of those nice producers that received press kits and galleys needs to pick up the phone and call.

The best is yet to come!

Jen

Foreign Interest!

2008-02-18T08:54:00.001-08:00

My agent got an email from a German publisher, inquiring about whether
German rights were available! They saw the book in Publisher's Weekly.
That is all I know for now, but I am already mentally planning my
European book tour!
--Jen

Things are heating up!

2008-02-18T08:12:00.001-08:00

Phew, time flies....I am going to try to be better about blogging as I get closer to the book release date, and since I just figured out how to send posts from my phone it should get a lot easier. Here are some of the updates since January:

* TFH ( the publisher) has hired a publicist for the book. This not only sounds cool, but it means that there will be a greater chance for my book to get media exposure. This is a total luxury. Ever since I started the book, I've heard from experienced writers that it is up to authors to do most of their own marketing. I will still have my fair share, but having Curtin Communications on my side means that I will have access to opportunities that I wouldn't otherwise have.

* WCSTFTD is available for pre-order on Amazon, Powells, Barnes & Noble, etc. I didn't actually know about it until I searched for my own name (I know, I know, narcissistic much?) and I about died when my book actually came up. A couple of friends pre-ordered around the same time, which made my sales ranking (temporarily) shoot up from 1,987,543 to 618,317. I'm back around 2 million now, but I still say it's not bad for a book that hasn't been printed yet. It was really funny because there was an error in the posting of the information to the booksellers that tagged my book as being about reptiles (no reptiles were harmed, or mentioned, in the making of the book) so when my ranking went up, it listed the book as being #7 in sales for reptile books! Hmmm....We Can't Stay Together for the Reptiles?.....

* I love the limelight! After the book is published, probably late April, I will be going to Los Angeles to do a "TV Tour." The publicist sets this up with a production company. I'll go into the studio (at the crack of dawn) and film a bunch of interviews. What shows they end up on will depend on who wants me, but it will likely be smaller local/regional morning shows around the company. Additionally, there is a satellite radio tour planned, in which I can be interviewed in my pajamas if I so choose.

* Press releases and such are being sent out to talk shows, magazines, etc. This all depends on whether the producer that opens the mail is interested and follows through, but it is pretty exciting to think that Oprah, Ellen and Phil are all getting mail with my name on it!

* Publishers Weekly ran an image of the book cover in it's annual spring 2008 listings issue. PW is an industry publication where bookstores and book buyers look to find out what's happening, what's hot in the book world for next season.

I can hardly believe this is all real and I can't wait to see where it all goes! - Jen

We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs

2008-01-07T20:04:00.000-08:00

We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs: Doing What's Best for Your Dog
When Your Relationship Breaks Up

Two huge trends are colliding, and We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs aims to soften the blow: The divorce rate continues to hover at around 50 percent, and marriages ending within the first five years often have dogs, not children; and statistics show that dog ownership is at around 43 percent nationwide. This breakup guide for dogs and their humans explains how to choose dog-friendly solutions and make compromises during a split.

By integrating training tips, success stories, expert opinions, checklists, and a bit of humor, this self-help guide shows that breakups can be dog-friendly. As the first book on the subject of dogs and splitting up, it features simple step-by-step directions and offers a dog-centric point of view. Figuring out who gets the dog and whether to have joint custody, split the pack, have sole custody with visitation, or place the dog with a new family is only one of the many decisions couples face. Sections on deceptively simple subjects like housing, finances, training, food, and grooming make the transition into the new lifestyle much smoother. Quizzes and checklists are provided to help determine the need for additional assistance, and the book also offers resources to find professional help.

Whether you are going through a divorce, ending a long-term relationship, or splitting with a partner, We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs can help you. Dogs are family members who have no say in the breakup process, so dedicated pet parents need to learn to be their dogs' own advocate and respect the unique human-canine bond.